Flyberius

Pictured: Me changing the game

I'm still stuck on this bus driving over the bumpiest roads known to man though

P.S. yes, of course I pissed my pants, I'm not an amateur

I cannot get this out of my head

I've been running regularly since August, gradually upping the distance, getting faster, and learning how not to obliterate my hips, knees, legs and feet. Although it took longer than I had hoped I finally managed to run a half marathon yesterday in the town of Aomori, Japan. It just so happened that the start line for their half marathon course was outside my hotel so I thought why not just go for it.

I set out with 2 running gel sachets and a bottle of water and started pounding down the coast road. 8.5km to the outside of the city, turn around back to the start, then over a road bridge for a few more Kms before returning home. I managed to PR my 10km, 15km, and 10miles and got a 1:51:03 for the half marathon.

I'm super stoked. Insanely pleased I got sub 2 hours on my first attempt, and I can't believe I finally did it.

My legs feel fine today, a little sore but nothing terrible.

Next milestone is the 30k. Let's fucking go!

Actually what the fuck is going on in the west

Every week they spend Friday doing art instead of working. This week they were colouring in mandalas. At the end of each session the art teacher reviews each piece and tells the creator what is in their heart based on how they've drawn or coloured their piece. After this they did a sort of tarot card thing where each person picked a card which has an attribute on it like focused or loyal or whatever. Finally it ended with a sort of zen prayer thing from the teacher.

Throughout all of this there was a professional photographer talking pictures. He insisted that he take a bunch with me and everyone else.

I made friends with everyone here. They were so happy when I said I loved Mao and that I was a communist. I discussed how I became a communist over the last 5-6 years and the things that radicalised me.

I ended up inviting one of the participants out for drinks later that night and I think we'll stay in touch. She's an English teacher in her spare time. Anyway, she sent through all the pictures that the photographer took.

All in all 10/10 wholesome experience and without trying to be patronising, these people were so fucking adorable.

Wuhan is a great city.

Bonus picture of me explaining my cool fucking hat.

Dude looks fabulous

Always take a sewing kit with you when you travel

Literally the stupidest thing I've ever read...

https://lemmy.ml/post/21542099

The man himself